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Blackened Salmon with Mango Salsa

Spicy, blackened salmon fillets are topped with a fresh mango salsa – the perfect balance of spicy and sweet, hot and cold.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 227 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large ripe mango (peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped)
  • 1/2 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 small clove garlic (minced)
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme (washed, leaves removed and chopped)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 lb wild salmon fillet (skin-on, cut into 4 pieces )
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Combine all the salsa ingredients in a bowl, season to taste with salt and pepper and refrigerate salsa until ready to serve. Makes 1 cup.
  2. In a small bowl, add the paprika, cayenne, thyme and oregano and salt and mix to blend. Put the mixture on a plate or other flat surface and coat the salmon fillets.
  3. Heat a large heavy-bottomed pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat, and generously spray with oil. When hot add the salmon, flesh side down and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Use a spatula to carefully turn the salmon, then cook an additional 5 to 6 minutes until the skin is charred and the salmon is cooked. Serve topped with salsa.

Notes

  • To make this in the air fryer, spray basket with oil and air fry 400F about 4 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1piece salmon + salsa Calories 227kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 76mg (25%) Sodium 681mg (28%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227

% Daily Value*

Serving 1piece salmon + salsa
Calories 227kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 681mg 28%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.